Antonyms for accumulate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-kyoo-myuh-leyt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈkyu myəˌleɪt

Definition of accumulate

Origin : 1520s, from Latin accumulatus, past participle of accumulare "to heap up" (see accumulation). Related: Accumulated; accumulating.

verb gather or amass something

Example sentences :

The painter can accumulate ugliness, but I do not remember a demon worth the name.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

It would be easy as well as instructive to accumulate examples.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Upon the funeral pile they accumulate neither apparel nor perfumes.
Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus

From time to time it cleans out the dirt and rubbish which accumulate in the hole.
Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay

The “something” proved to be £2500, which was to accumulate in the hands of trustees.
Extract from : « The Way of All Flesh » by Samuel Butler

Then you began to take part in local politics and to accumulate ambitions.
Extract from : « Jack O' Judgment » by Edgar Wallace

"Then the money must accumulate interest until there is," I said.
Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, September 9, 1914 » by Various

If we could accumulate and retain electricity we would have power.
Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth

Aye; accumulate a store of our own ready for the day we want them?
Extract from : « Two Daring Young Patriots » by W. P. Shervill

In those years you will watch over him and accumulate the funds that will be needed.
Extract from : « The Short Life » by Francis Donovan

Synonyms for accumulate

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